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View PageWed, 07 Feb 2018 20:02:34 +0000A little lostHey guys.
Haven' been on here for a good while. When 8th died I drifted away for a while but back playing and thought I'd stop by.
The site looks loads different, is there still a place to sell stuff as I've got a couple of bits to sell
CheersFri, 02 Feb 2018 19:15:38 +0000Orruk Wyvernhttps://www.the-stronghold.com/gallery/image/3261-orruk-wyvern/More of this old (proper "'eavy Metal") mini over on: http://the-art-of-caesura.blogspot.ie/Wed, 24 Jan 2018 16:39:17 +0000Stonehorn Almost Done!https://www.the-stronghold.com/blogs/entry/256-stonehorn-almost-done/Not much time to paint recently, since I have a fight soon and as such I'm training more. I do however have WIP pictures of my almost done Stonehorn and Mournfang. I've made a promise to myself to finish these models before I production line the rest.
Cheers
- BonegutSat, 30 Dec 2017 22:31:21 +0000Fungoid Cave-Shaman Revealedhttps://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/12/24/new-champion-revealed-fungoid-cave-shaman/Sun, 24 Dec 2017 22:19:20 +0000Converted Butcher WIPhttps://www.the-stronghold.com/blogs/entry/255-converted-butcher-wip/The second Blood Bowl Ogre was meant for Butcher conversion. I wanted it to pose him differently from Tyrant, use other hands etc. While converting the tyrant was easy kitbashing, there was much more to do with a Butcher.
I attached normal Gutbuster ogor's arms on it and used Grot Scraplauncher bits for cauldron, both required some greenstuffing and messing with wires for chains. Anyway, now the greenstuff is hardening and it looks rather nice. I probably add some body parts fallen from the cauldron to the base as well. However, I'd like to change/hide his gutplate, but don't have any good idead how to do it easily.Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:22:00 +0000CDO Presents: Golden HatCDO is now hosting a Blood Bowl Chaos Dwarf competition, in case of interest for any frothing fantasy football coach around here.Sat, 16 Dec 2017 16:10:52 +0000Converted Tyranthttps://www.the-stronghold.com/blogs/entry/254-converted-tyrant/I just finished new converted Tyrant for my Gutbusters - some day I want to try out running two tyrant list. But mostly I just wanted to paint the Blood Bowl Ogre and kitbash some weapons to him. I really like the dynamic pose of the model. It's very good alternative to any Gutbuster hero model. Or it can well be made into Maneaters. My next idea is to convert an additional Butcher from the same Blood Bowl model, but this requires a bit more than just kitbashing.
I added some pictures for comparison as well - Blood Bowl Ogre compared to normal ogor and my firts converted Tyrant. I was a bit worried that Blood Bowl ogor is too small and don't match, but you can hardly say that. He might be a little bit smaller, but that can easily changed with higher base and big weapon.Fri, 15 Dec 2017 20:59:53 +0000Stonehorn Updatehttps://www.the-stronghold.com/blogs/entry/253-stonehorn-update/Hey y'all. I've been working on smaller details so haven't had much to post but here's a pic of the Stonehorn Horns all highlighted up. Sorry it's not great picture quality but my workspace is a dark room with one lamp.
Otherwise, the Thundertusk beastriders are almost done and I may try to finish up some Mournfangs this weekend.
Cheers
- BonegutFri, 15 Dec 2017 04:38:00 +0000Blood Bowl and New Ogor Tyranthttps://www.the-stronghold.com/blogs/entry/252-blood-bowl-and-new-ogor-tyrant/Haven't had much hobby time for a long time, but now the mojo is back and a little bit more time as well.
I had few games in the meantime, tried out my regular Gutbusters list (Tyrant, Butcher, ogors, ironguts and leadbelchers) and irongut heavy list (Tyrant, leadbelchers, and lots of ironguts). The last one feels good, definitely want to try it out more. Ironguts really need some luck to be effective, but if they have luck... wow, can they up the carnage!
From the last tournament my ogors won a box of Blood Bowl. I had never played it, but it was interesting enough to paint the miniatures. That took ages, from May to December. But now both teams are finally finished and I am especially content with the orc team - yep, seems I really enjoy painting orcs more than those puny humans!
I tried out some freehand on their shoulderplates and worn look on armor. I also converted one 40k ork and bloodreaver to star players. Pictures below.
Now I'm in the middle of converting second Tyrant from Blood Bowl ogre (very cool dynamic model) and plan to paint an Ironblaster and convert a second butcher for ogors.Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:56:00 +0000Stonehorn HornsHey all.
I'm painting a Stonehorn and I've run into the problem of painting the horns. Does anyone have any advice about painting them, either as stone or ice? I tried painting them as ice as shown in the battletome, but I'm not happy with it.
Also, I applied a few thin layers of paint as of now. Should I dump the horns in the paint stripper or could I get away with painting over it? Thus far I've laid down 3 thin coats of Ceramite White, 2 coats of Guilliman Blue, and a Drybrush of Praxeti White, in case it matters.
EDIT: BTW, when I say thin coats I mean I had to apply multiple layers to get a smooth finish, because I water down my paints when I apply them.
Thanks in advance, I really want this to look good.
- BonegutThu, 07 Dec 2017 04:00:27 +0000Stonehorn WIPhttps://www.the-stronghold.com/blogs/entry/251-stonehorn-wip/Hey all. Here's another update. I picked up another Start Collecting box and painting is well underway, as is work on the Stonehorn.
Here's a pic of the Stonehorn. The horns aren't done but I decided to post a pic anyways. I'm kinda pressed for time right now but I'll get better quality pics when I can.Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:06:58 +0000Progress Report 11/30https://www.the-stronghold.com/blogs/entry/250-progress-report-1130/Hey y'all.
No pics for now, I'm actually on break right now. Just an update as to my progress. I've finished the basecoats on the horns and the leather. I've got 1 coat of metallics on 3 of the Mournfangs but dang painting metallics is slow because the paint just doesn't cover well. Once I've finished the metal basecoats and touched up where I need to, I can start washing and highlights! I've also built my Frostlord on Stonehorn (keeping the rider separate) and will probably prime them tonight. I'm torn on how to paint the horns though. I don't know how to get a good result, so I'm considering painting them as ice. I also want to paint the Stonehorn like a fierce animal from real life, like an Ussuri bear, a Wolverine, or a Badger.
Wow that was long winded. Thanks for reading!
- BonegutThu, 30 Nov 2017 16:11:08 +0000Ironskullz - Hakkahttps://www.the-stronghold.com/gallery/image/3260-ironskullz-hakka/Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:38:06 +0000Ironskullz - Gurzag Ironskull - Da Big Bosshttps://www.the-stronghold.com/gallery/image/3259-ironskullz-gurzag-ironskull-da-big-boss/Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:37:53 +0000Ironskullz - Bonekuttahttps://www.the-stronghold.com/gallery/image/3258-ironskullz-bonekutta/Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:37:41 +0000Ironskullz - Bashahttps://www.the-stronghold.com/gallery/image/3257-ironskullz-basha/Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:37:23 +0000First Update!https://www.the-stronghold.com/blogs/entry/249-first-update/Welp here's my inaugural update of my Gnoblog. I'm super excited about painting these guys. Still pondering whether to use GW's pale skin or to try the old grey skin from the first OK book. Here's my progress on 4 Mournfangs and a Thundertusk.
Cheers,
- BonegutTue, 28 Nov 2017 18:57:03 +0000Brork Bonegut's BeastclawsHey everyone.
I've been away from the hobby for a while (MMA training and switching colleges will do that) but I've finally found time to paint. I'm putting together a Beastclaw Raiders army and I'm pleased with how it's progressing. I currently have a Thundertusk ~85% done and 4 Mournfang Cavalry ~50% done, and a Frostlord on Stonehorn I haven't built yet. I also have a Maw Pit I'm building when I find time) I'll post WIP pictures when I can, hopefully this afternoon or tonight.
Cheers,
- BonegutMon, 27 Nov 2017 19:57:00 +0000